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DF08 GVT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 96,240 miles on the clock, averaging 4,009 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DF08 GVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,240
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,009

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading96,240 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,009
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF08 GVT 40k54k68k82k96k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,240 miles
Since last MOT+1,841 miles
PASS
Mileage94,399 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,398 miles
Since last MOT+2,533 miles
PASS
Mileage91,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,865 miles
Since last MOT+2,835 miles
PASS
Mileage89,030 miles
Since last MOT+3,186 miles
PASS
Mileage85,844 miles
Since last MOT+1,942 miles
PASS
Mileage83,902 miles
Since last MOT+3,803 miles
PASS
Mileage80,099 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,097 miles
Since last MOT+5,082 miles
PASS
Mileage75,015 miles
Since last MOT+5,385 miles
PASS
Mileage69,630 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,628 miles
Since last MOT+5,113 miles
PASS
Mileage64,515 miles
Since last MOT+4,253 miles
PASS
Mileage60,262 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
PASS
Mileage55,713 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage51,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,027 miles
Since last MOT+5,855 miles
PASS
Mileage45,172 miles
Since last MOT+5,126 miles
PASS
Mileage40,046 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 GVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DF08 GVT

What car is DF08 GVT?

DF08 GVT is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DF08 GVT?

The last recorded mileage for DF08 GVT was 96,240 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF08 GVT passed its MOT?

DF08 GVT has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2025.

Is DF08 GVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF08 GVT is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is DF08 GVT?

DF08 GVT is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.